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Aug 10, 2011
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Footage of Mosque in Deir Al-Zour Being Shelled and Brought Down by Syrian Tanks

#3076 | 03:52
Source: Online Platforms

Following are excerpts from a video-clip showing footage of a mosque in Deir Al-Zour being attacked and brought down by Syrian tanks. The footage was posted on the Internet on August 10, 2011.

Footage of the minaret

Eyewitness behind the camera: Deir Al-Zour, the Othman Bin Affan Mosque, the old airport neighborhood. Syrian tanks are firing in the direction of the minaret. The mosque is completely destroyed. Othman Bin Affan Mosque is completely destroyed. This is in the old airport neighborhood.

Loud explosions are heard and the minaret is repeatedly hit

They are destroying the minaret. Allah Akbar. Allah Akbar. The minaret is being destroyed.

The minaret crumbles

Allah Akbar. The minaret has collapsed. Allah Akbar. Allah Akbar.

The minaret has collapsed. Allah Akbar.

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